Fix up 1990 302 or buy new 351

sgwinn · 03-14-2005, 12:46 PM

I am the original owner of my 1990 5.0. the motor has 104k on it and is in need of some repairs. I've listed all the "upgrades" I'd like to get on the car both motor, gears, etc, and it is approaching the cost of getting a crate 351. well, maybe a little less. Anyone put a 351 in a Fox and would you do it again? thanks.

Ieatcamaros · 03-14-2005, 05:43 PM

I have put a 351 in my 89 GT. I went to carburetor at the same time. No doubt, I would do it again. Plug changes on #7 and #8 are a little mean, but not bad. I can change plugs in 15-20 minutes.

I think you would be happier with a 351, but it will certainly cost more. Some of your upgrades you want to get, you will still have to get with the 351. Especially if you go EFI. Rear end gears is one.

~The Jester~ · 03-15-2005, 06:49 AM

Don't forget about the little stuff ya need to do the swap. Oil pan, I just sold one on ebay for $150, but the killer is the headers. Plan on $500 or so for a good set for the swap.

gmhatr · 03-16-2005, 02:21 AM

check this out http://www.kaufmannproducts.com/mustangs.htm there you go. and everything else just depends on what you want to do with it.

03-14-2005, 12:46 PM	#1
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	Fix up 1990 302 or buy new 351 I am the original owner of my 1990 5.0. the motor has 104k on it and is in need of some repairs. I've listed all the "upgrades" I'd like to get on the car both motor, gears, etc, and it is approaching the cost of getting a crate 351. well, maybe a little less. Anyone put a 351 in a Fox and would you do it again? thanks. __________________ 1990 LX 5.0 Cobra Intake K&N filter ET 15.0 Yokohama ES 100. Cobra R 17's DynoMax SS's Pro 5.0 More to come

03-14-2005, 05:43 PM	#2
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Fix up 1990 302 or buy new 351 I have put a 351 in my 89 GT. I went to carburetor at the same time. No doubt, I would do it again. Plug changes on #7 and #8 are a little mean, but not bad. I can change plugs in 15-20 minutes. I think you would be happier with a 351, but it will certainly cost more. Some of your upgrades you want to get, you will still have to get with the 351. Especially if you go EFI. Rear end gears is one. __________________ The sig says it all.

03-15-2005, 06:49 AM	#3
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Fix up 1990 302 or buy new 351 Don't forget about the little stuff ya need to do the swap. Oil pan, I just sold one on ebay for $150, but the killer is the headers. Plan on $500 or so for a good set for the swap. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

03-16-2005, 02:21 AM	#4
gmhatr Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mattoon IL. Posts: 91	Re: Fix up 1990 302 or buy new 351 check this out http://www.kaufmannproducts.com/mustangs.htm there you go. and everything else just depends on what you want to do with it.

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